🌱 How this 153-acre deal could reshape Flagler Beach’s future growth

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In today's newsletter:

• How this 153-acre deal could reshape Flagler Beach’s future growth
• Why a Flagler Beach ambulance rape verdict may not add up

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Flagler County meets deadline to purchase 153 acres floodplain from Summertown developer (observerlocalnews.com) — Flagler County has filed a key application to buy 153 acres of floodplain tied to the proposed Summertown and Veranda Bay projects near Flagler Beach, aiming to protect Bulow Creek headwaters and reduce flood risk. The move, discussed at a recent Flagler Beach City Commission workshop, could shape future annexation of the development into the city and expand a planned regional park if funding and approvals come through.
   

• Analysis: How Jury Got Melady Rape and Voyeurism Verdict Wrong (flaglerlive.com) — A woman who became incapacitated after drinking in Flagler Beach was raped while being transported by ambulance to AdventHealth Palm Coast, and a jury’s split verdict has raised serious questions. This analysis argues jurors wrongly rejected her incapacity despite medical records, video evidence, and even the defendant’s own documentation, potentially halving his prison exposure.
   

📸 Around Flagler Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flagler Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• LIVE MUSIC @ The Golden Lion (Flagler Beach)
  The Golden Lion Cafe , 501 N Ocean Shore Blvd , Flagler Beach
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• UGLY SWEATER Night @ Golden Lion
  The Golden Lion Cafe , 501 N Ocean Shore Blvd , Flagler Beach
  5:00 pm
• IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
  City Repertory Theatre , 160 Cypress Point Pkwy B-207 , Palm Coast
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon , 541 N Palmetto Ave , Sanford
  9:00 am

Sunday December 21

• LIVE MUSIC @ The Golden Lion (Flagler Beach)
  The Golden Lion Cafe , 501 N Ocean Shore Blvd , Flagler Beach
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• EDC Kayak Tours
  City of Ormond Beach Calendar , 601 Division Avenue , Ormond Beach
  10:00 am
• Ormond Planning Board Meeting - Tomoka Commerce Park
  The Pavilion at Destination Daytona , 1651 U.S. Rte 1 , Ormond Beach
  5:30 pm
• The Elovaters
  The Pavilion at Destination Daytona , 1651 U.S. Rte 1 , Ormond Beach
  5:30 pm
• Planning Board
  City of Ormond Beach Calendar Ormond Beach, FL 32174
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Winter Bird Walk
  City of Ormond Beach Calendar , 601 Division Avenue , Ormond Beach
  8:00 am
• General Employees' Pension Board
  City of Ormond Beach Calendar , 22 South Beach Street , Ormond Beach
  8:30 am
• Police & Firefighters Pension Boards Meeting
  City of Ormond Beach Calendar , Conference Room 103 22 South Beach Street , Ormond Beach
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What restaurant in Flagler Beach has great Lobster Bisque?
  Not the floury brown kind, but the creamy prink with sherry. (Nextdoor Flagler Beach)

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaning Professional in Palm Coast. Apply here.
• Priority Life Care posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Palm Coast. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flagler Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palm Coast

• Tickets now on sale for 2026 Palm Coast Songwriters Festival (news-journalonline.com)
• Palm Coast just increased pet licensing fees. Why are they required? (news-journalonline.com)
• Hanania Automotive expands into Flagler County (jaxdailyrecord.com)

Bunnell

• Palm Coast woman ignores school zone directions, hits Bunnell public safety officer (observerlocalnews.com)
• Former Flagler County paramedic takes stand in sexual battery trial (fox35orlando.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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